The assignment is not due at this time. Research a Scientist
This assignment is formative and will receive the weight of two assignments.
A scientist is someone who:
Invented something having to do with any branch of science
Discovered a procedure, technique, structure or something new in science
Received recognition for science related research
Write at least 4 paragraphs with at least 5 full, complete sentences.
Content
1)Birth(when where) and family life (parents, siblings, spouse and children) (7pts)
2) Background information- schooling, hobbies, politics, organizations, jobs- information about the person before he/she became well known (8pts)
3) Why the person is well known- not just what he or she did but the process also. How did this person discover or invent ? What research led to their findings? (10pts)
Each essay will be read aloud in class; A bibliography is required Research a Scientist Rubric
Possible Points
Points Earned
Content
25
Sentence structure, Grammar, Spelling, Legible
5
Presentation (loud and clear)
5
Bibliography (source, format)
5
Total 40pts
NOTE: Each child is assigned a different due date to present their research, which is chosen at random. Although the assignment will only be collected on the due date, the assignment can be completed at any time before then. In addition no more than one student can do a report on any one scientist, so it is important for students to inform me when they have made their choice.
Research a Scientist
This assignment is formative and will receive the weight of two assignments.
A scientist is someone who:
Invented something having to do with any branch of science
Discovered a procedure, technique, structure or something new in science
Received recognition for science related research
Write at least 4 paragraphs with at least 5 full, complete sentences.
Content
1)Birth(when where) and family life (parents, siblings, spouse and children) (7pts)
2) Background information- schooling, hobbies, politics, organizations, jobs- information
about the person before he/she became well known (8pts)
3) Why the person is well known- not just what he or she did but the process also.
How did this person discover or invent ? What research led to their findings? (10pts)
Each essay will be read aloud in class; A bibliography is required
Research a Scientist Rubric
NOTE: Each child is assigned a different due date to present their research, which is chosen at random. Although the assignment will only be collected on the due date, the assignment can be completed at any time before then. In addition no more than one student can do a report on any one scientist, so it is important for students to inform me when they have made their choice.